India, March 21 -- Lawmakers in the US state of Georgia have approved a tax relief measure that could provide residents with one-time stimulus payments of up to $500.

The proposal now heads to Governor Brian Kemp, who is expected to sign it into law before payments can move forward.

The amount residents receive will depend on their tax filing status. Under the approved plan, single filers would receive $250, heads of household $375, and married couples filing jointly up to $500.

The payments are tied to 2024 or 2025 state income tax returns.

To be eligible, taxpayers must file their returns on time. Those who have not yet submitted their 2025 state tax return must do so by April 15, 2026, to qualify for the rebate.

Eligible residents...